On 9/16/1988 , the vessel OCEAN LEADER (Official Number 800864) was involved in a collision - with another vessel or other floating object in 4 NM NW OF SEAL ISLAND, NOVA SCOTIA,.

The vessel, with 8 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

At night and in clear visibility, 277 gt seiner OCEAN LEADER was struck by the 287 gt FV SEALIFE II while stopped repairing net. One of the vessel was reported to not be showing navigation lights.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as HOLED

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 27.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/13/1989 .